THE Wirral Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted is running coffee mornings to encourage community support.

Stephen Hesford MP will open the venture at Ashville Lodge, Ashville Road, Birkenhead, on March 8 at 10.30am. Mr Hesford said: "I urge everyone to pop in to one or more of the events and enjoy a good cup of coffee while showing support for the blind and partially sighted."